OT: Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2023 Season - Another terrible disappointment. NEXT: Tough Decisions on How to Rebuild.
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SensibleGuy
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Did we actually punt the ball for the first time with about 40 seconds left in the game? 
bustamente
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Beautiful afternoon, great crowd and a clown pounding that needed to be administered. This team just play at a different level at home
Listening to the Riders post-game show for the laughs and they're criticizing Buck Pierce for "showing too much of his playbook" this early in the season 
What else would you expect from Crier Nation? I'll bet Suited payed them to say it.Listening to the Riders post-game show for the laughs and they're criticizing Buck Pierce for "showing too much of his playbook" this early in the season
On Crier Fan Forum, some even blaming the back to back series for the loss. What world do these people live in? Point the finger and anything and anyone else but their own team.
Rider fans are the CFL equivalent of Laffs fans, the most mentally brain-dead losers to don jerseys and opinions.
Rider fans are the CFL equivalent of Laffs fans, the most mentally brain-dead losers to don jerseys and opinions.
Tom ServoMST3K
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The most predictable result in the CFL this year.
I would have bet the bombers at something like +20
I would have bet the bombers at something like +20
Add on "play angry" to this list as a takeaway from that beatdown
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And the other Dickenson now has a player targeting a QB with their helmet in the last game of the day.
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Don't know how that gets overturned, the Calgary DB was all over the Elks WR 20 yards past the line of scrimmage. The Elks WR might've been able to come back on the short throw if the Calgary DB didn't interfere.
I don't think the Elks receiver made any attempt to get back but I still think it's a call.
I don't think the Elks receiver made any attempt to get back but I still think it's a call.
Holden Caulfield
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Game Thoughts Double Edition
I never posted last week after how frusterated I was. So I will kinda combine last week's into this one. Tale of two stories for sure.
Offence
Zach Collaros made a statement in this one. After a ridiculous number of struggles to push the ball downfield in the Labour Day Classic Collaros made the adjustments needed and rarely pushed the ball downfield in this one. He just took what was open underneath and exposed the Rider D as frauds with it this week. Then once that was down he managed to hit his over the top passes he loves. Complete domination from the word go here in this one. 6 drives for 6 TDS to open the game. The second half was meh but it really didn't matter at that point.
Dru Brown was on point in garbage time. I still think he is one of the most in demand prospects in the CFL, but after the BC performance I think he might need to wait to get a starting opportunity still.
Brady Oliveira is the best RB in the league. No Canadian modifier needed, he is elite. If RB wasn't such a devalued spot he'd be looking at NFL looks. Finds the holes he needs to find and runs with power. They abandoned him completely last week and it showed. They consistently brought him in this game and he took over.
The OL had a completely dominant game. They were moving the Sask DL off the ball every time. They struggled, particularly on the interior last week, but this week it was running over them. I thought Gray still struggled at times, but the rest of the OL was amazing. Zach had the time he needed and Oliveira was never touched behind the LOS, it was all positive.
How about a bounce back game from Schoen. Last week was inarguably his worst performance as a pro. He was atrocious and a large part of why the Bombers struggled so much last week. This week was a completely different story as he soaked up everything sent his way, including 3 TDs. That's how you respond to adversity. Lawler continued to be elite, but had one really bad drop. He felt there was PI on it but I didn't see it. Demski was quiet this week again, but gotta love the ways they used Bailey this week. He has lived on quick hitters, screens, and sweeps which were completely absent last week. They got him involved this week and he was effective.
Defence
Is there much to say here? Even on Labour Day it was a fine performance except maybe in OT.
This week they commited to bringing the heat and they did. Jeffcoat and Jefferson were solid off the edge. Walker and Thomas were probably even better in the interior. They certainly got more pressure this week versus last. They had help though this week moreso than last one.
That help came from the LB corps primarily. Kyrie Wilson had himself a game in this one. Bringing pressure when needed, stepping up in run support when needed. Most importantly his coverage in shutting down the RB was great. But the real player in the LB corps (albeit primarily a DB) was Redha Kramdhi. I've been overtly critical of him at times. He had a massive game today. His run support was great, as usual. But he added some pass rush, including being rewarded with a sack. But I even saw him make some great plays in pass coverage. So good on him he is getting better and better at SLB. He's the only Canadian starting in this position in the CFL and handling himself well. Not bad for a draft pick who was billed as a ST only player despite being drafted in the 2nd round in 2021. Biggie had a solid game in the middle again.
DBs were on point this week of course. They shut down any deep passing game Sask tried to get going. Did they get a bit lucky, like the early drop by Schaffer-Baker? Sure, but most solid DB games have that. I honestly don't even have much to talk about any one particular player, it was overall just solid.
Special Teams
This is where the Bombers really got caved last week. In the Labour Day game the Bombers were always in bad field position due to specials. This week this story does not matter as the Bombers were so dominant on O and D. However, Castillo was perfect again. He's become Mr. Automatic like Medlock was back in the day.
The punt coverage team struggled immensely on Labour Day. Could not contain Alford and left Sask in amazing field position all the time. In this one the first punt of the game happened with 40 seconds left to go in the game.
The kick coverage team struggled as well, but we solid today. Didn't allow Sask to start with short fields consistently. I think they allowed a return or two, but they kicked off alot.
Overall
Onto to Hamilton. Revenge tour season continues.
I never posted last week after how frusterated I was. So I will kinda combine last week's into this one. Tale of two stories for sure.
Offence
Zach Collaros made a statement in this one. After a ridiculous number of struggles to push the ball downfield in the Labour Day Classic Collaros made the adjustments needed and rarely pushed the ball downfield in this one. He just took what was open underneath and exposed the Rider D as frauds with it this week. Then once that was down he managed to hit his over the top passes he loves. Complete domination from the word go here in this one. 6 drives for 6 TDS to open the game. The second half was meh but it really didn't matter at that point.
Dru Brown was on point in garbage time. I still think he is one of the most in demand prospects in the CFL, but after the BC performance I think he might need to wait to get a starting opportunity still.
Brady Oliveira is the best RB in the league. No Canadian modifier needed, he is elite. If RB wasn't such a devalued spot he'd be looking at NFL looks. Finds the holes he needs to find and runs with power. They abandoned him completely last week and it showed. They consistently brought him in this game and he took over.
The OL had a completely dominant game. They were moving the Sask DL off the ball every time. They struggled, particularly on the interior last week, but this week it was running over them. I thought Gray still struggled at times, but the rest of the OL was amazing. Zach had the time he needed and Oliveira was never touched behind the LOS, it was all positive.
How about a bounce back game from Schoen. Last week was inarguably his worst performance as a pro. He was atrocious and a large part of why the Bombers struggled so much last week. This week was a completely different story as he soaked up everything sent his way, including 3 TDs. That's how you respond to adversity. Lawler continued to be elite, but had one really bad drop. He felt there was PI on it but I didn't see it. Demski was quiet this week again, but gotta love the ways they used Bailey this week. He has lived on quick hitters, screens, and sweeps which were completely absent last week. They got him involved this week and he was effective.
Defence
Is there much to say here? Even on Labour Day it was a fine performance except maybe in OT.
This week they commited to bringing the heat and they did. Jeffcoat and Jefferson were solid off the edge. Walker and Thomas were probably even better in the interior. They certainly got more pressure this week versus last. They had help though this week moreso than last one.
That help came from the LB corps primarily. Kyrie Wilson had himself a game in this one. Bringing pressure when needed, stepping up in run support when needed. Most importantly his coverage in shutting down the RB was great. But the real player in the LB corps (albeit primarily a DB) was Redha Kramdhi. I've been overtly critical of him at times. He had a massive game today. His run support was great, as usual. But he added some pass rush, including being rewarded with a sack. But I even saw him make some great plays in pass coverage. So good on him he is getting better and better at SLB. He's the only Canadian starting in this position in the CFL and handling himself well. Not bad for a draft pick who was billed as a ST only player despite being drafted in the 2nd round in 2021. Biggie had a solid game in the middle again.
DBs were on point this week of course. They shut down any deep passing game Sask tried to get going. Did they get a bit lucky, like the early drop by Schaffer-Baker? Sure, but most solid DB games have that. I honestly don't even have much to talk about any one particular player, it was overall just solid.
Special Teams
This is where the Bombers really got caved last week. In the Labour Day game the Bombers were always in bad field position due to specials. This week this story does not matter as the Bombers were so dominant on O and D. However, Castillo was perfect again. He's become Mr. Automatic like Medlock was back in the day.
The punt coverage team struggled immensely on Labour Day. Could not contain Alford and left Sask in amazing field position all the time. In this one the first punt of the game happened with 40 seconds left to go in the game.
The kick coverage team struggled as well, but we solid today. Didn't allow Sask to start with short fields consistently. I think they allowed a return or two, but they kicked off alot.
Overall
Onto to Hamilton. Revenge tour season continues.
Tom ServoMST3K
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Gabe Kupari
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Wanna give props to Wes Cates on the Rider post-game show who sees it my way:
They were debating who the best team in the league is, and he was making the argument for the Bombers, his co-hosts were saying, "muh but the Argos tho!!!!!!!!!!!!" and he said there should be a bit of an asterisk next to their record because the early byes/extra rest and preparation would've helped them so much that they SHOULD be winning those games, and that they should've lost both games against Calgary, and that their defence has looked pretty bad. He's a former player so I'll take his word on the extra byes helping that much.
They haven't really played anyone decent other than BC but with fraud VAJ showing up instead.
They were debating who the best team in the league is, and he was making the argument for the Bombers, his co-hosts were saying, "muh but the Argos tho!!!!!!!!!!!!" and he said there should be a bit of an asterisk next to their record because the early byes/extra rest and preparation would've helped them so much that they SHOULD be winning those games, and that they should've lost both games against Calgary, and that their defence has looked pretty bad. He's a former player so I'll take his word on the extra byes helping that much.
They haven't really played anyone decent other than BC but with fraud VAJ showing up instead.
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I don’t recall seeing a team go over 40 points by halftime. Brady Oliveira was a treat to watch today it felt like they went to him about 6 plays in a row at one point and even had him down the sideline on a pass.
I don’t watch nearly enough CFL to have much to say but one of my favorite running backs in the CFL was a prime Andrew Harris. Especially late in games he was so tenacious and he ran with an intensity and ferocious anger that is/was unparalleled. Then you throw in that he was like that Wrestling heel who reveled in the bad guy role (vs other teams fan bases). Oliveria has so many similar tendancies as far as his ability to absorb contact, spin off, and keep grinding, twisting, driving, and relentlessly obsess over that last foot. The difference is he does it joyfully as the dog rescuing, always smiling and happy, hard for anyone to hate baby face. Bombers fans are incrediblly blessed to have these two beauties back to back in this era.
I don’t watch nearly enough CFL to have much to say but one of my favorite running backs in the CFL was a prime Andrew Harris. Especially late in games he was so tenacious and he ran with an intensity and ferocious anger that is/was unparalleled. Then you throw in that he was like that Wrestling heel who reveled in the bad guy role (vs other teams fan bases). Oliveria has so many similar tendancies as far as his ability to absorb contact, spin off, and keep grinding, twisting, driving, and relentlessly obsess over that last foot. The difference is he does it joyfully as the dog rescuing, always smiling and happy, hard for anyone to hate baby face. Bombers fans are incrediblly blessed to have these two beauties back to back in this era.
The Blue Baron
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Blue Bombers full marks across the board.
Game stars
Oliveira
Collaros
Schoen
Jeffcoat
Kramdi
Lawler
Jefferson
Cryders were quitting on themselves. Marshall was visibly quitting badly on multiple plays.
I hope we meet them in the playoffs.
Game stars
Oliveira
Collaros
Schoen
Jeffcoat
Kramdi
Lawler
Jefferson
Cryders were quitting on themselves. Marshall was visibly quitting badly on multiple plays.
I hope we meet them in the playoffs.
It was nice to see Sask come down to earth after last weeks game with a big "KA-BOOOMMM!"
In the post game analysis, had to laff at J Barker's comment on the TSN panel about the BB's, to paraphrase, "if you win the first game against the Bombers; after the second game the BB's will send the opposing team home in a body bag"....
In the post game analysis, had to laff at J Barker's comment on the TSN panel about the BB's, to paraphrase, "if you win the first game against the Bombers; after the second game the BB's will send the opposing team home in a body bag"....
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With 1144 yards in just 13 games OLIVEIRA, Brady has probably already guaranteed winning the top Canadian award this year. If he continues to perform like this for the rest of the season is he in the MOP conversation?
If he stays healthy and ends up with 1500+yards my answer would be YES.
If he stays healthy and ends up with 1500+yards my answer would be YES.
Holden Caulfield
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CFL got their brand new amazing stats page finally up and working. And it looks exactly the same as the old one...
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A majority of the season without a proper stats portal just to add a mobile optimized gametracker that looks bad on desktop and worse on mobile.
nobody imp0rtant
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How do we rank on synthetic touchdowns, or sTD's?
Leading into the final possession of the Riders... the Bombers had a decision to make...
At the 40 yard line or so to punt... or scramble 1 and 1/2 yards for 1st down... ?
O'Shea chose the punt...
If the Bombers had run for the 1st down... and given how the O'Line and Prukop were converting on the short yardage gains... I am pretty sure that would have been the only game ever recorded in CFL history...where a team hadn't punted...through a full game...
Sooooo O'Shea...
And the utter domination of possession was so choice...
I went to the Banjo Bowl, first Bombers game I've gone to in probably 20 years, I picked a good beat down. Had lots of fun, beautiful weather, drank too much beer etc etc
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